Honoring Juneteenth
Juneteenth – “June” plus “nineteenth” – is a day of celebration to commemorate emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States. As we honor this day and celebrate independence, we also recognize the struggle – historically and in our current moment – to achieve true freedom and justice for all. On this first, now annual, holiday for our University, this space is offered to promote historical memory, and support personal and community reflection.
1
of
1
Georgetown Recognizes Juneteenth with University Holiday
President DeGioia announces annual Juneteenth University Holiday.
Recorded at the Dedication of Isaac Hawkins Hall and Anne Marie Becraft Hall (April 18, 2017)
George Washington University Law School
Descendant, Queen Family Line